Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yakuza

/ˈjækuzə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.06 in modern English

Syllables
ya-ku-za
IPA
/ˈjækuzə/
22
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Japanese organized crime gang.

noun

A member of that Japanese organized crime gang.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese やくざ (yakuza). See there for more details.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈjækuzə/
  • British English: /ˈjækuːzə/

Inflected Forms

yakuzas (plural)

Derived Forms

yak

Frequently Paired Words

bratva cartel mafia mob tong triad

Rhymes With

vusa

Questions

How do you pronounce yakuza?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈjækuzə/.
What does yakuza mean?
A Japanese organized crime gang.
Where does yakuza come from?
Borrowed from Japanese やくざ (yakuza). See there for more details.

How to pronounce yakuza

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “yakuza”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈjækuzə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “yakuza” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.